Coins and Historical Medals

Crystal Palace Opened, Sydenham, 1854, bronze medals (3), all 64mm, by J.G. Adams, jugate busts left, rev. Britannia standing between industry and commerce (BHM 2545; E 1485), by Pinches, standing muse opening doors to the Crystal Palace, flanked by lamb and Corinthian helmet, rev. view of the exhibition buildings (BHM 2549; E 1487b), by L.C. Wyon for Pinches, bust of James Paxton left, rev. as last, (BHM 2552; E 1487) [3]. Extremely fine or better; in original ornate gilt-blocked case by the Crystal Palace Company, very rare thus £800-£1,000